I have no experience with Microtech. But I do have a Benchmade 520 Presidio in my front pocket right now. It's been a good knife so far. Its easy to open with the thumb stud, and the axis lock is one of the best.

If you do go with the Benchmade go to Ebay you can get it for far cheaper than 170.00. I got mine for 136.00 shipped and I've seen them lower than that since then.

I don't care for the handle of the 520. It grips great in the hand (which is good) but it grips great in the pocket also (like pulling a cheese grater out). I have a 520sbk that I am trying to sell on the For Sale forum. Not trying to push a sale but my asking price is way lower than $170.

Now I love the Axis lock, my preference is either a 710 or 615. Both fit my hand great and carry like a dream. The Kulgera is also another nice axis lock.

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